Perez Benjamin

Perez Martain Benjamin (October 23, 1791 – August 4, 1850) was a farmer and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Horton township in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1836 to 1840 and from 1843 to 1847 as a Reformer.

He was born in Horton, Nova Scotia, the son of Abel Benjamin and Eunice Rand. In 1815, Benjamin married Sarah Stephens. He died in Horton at the age of 58.

References

Public Archives of Nova Scotia (1984). Elliott, Shirley B, ed. The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1983: A biographical directory. Province of Nova Scotia. ISBN 0-88871-050-X.

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